I am HIV negative as of one year ago and am celibate so no reason to have a great fear of carrying the disease. I was recently in a "chain" weight loss center having my blood drawn and the nurse wore gloves, and everything went ok. She disappeared...

Hi,You are correct: You are not required by law to do anything. If you feel the situation is a "set up," advise the person in charge at the weight loss center. In case it's not a setup, you could offer to go with the nurse to a qualified medical...
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...but instead look for your body's reaction to the virus -- the presence of antibodies to HIV. ELISA The ELISA (also sometimes called EIA) is often used as the first screening tool. It is inexpensive and very sensitive for detecting the...
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...collective wisdom that we have as long-term survivors," Vergel says. "We've learned so much and ... we keep it to ourselves. It's time to share that." (Article from Test Positive Aware Network) Clinical trials are an...
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...though I've been contracting HIV every day or so from bizarre conditions. Just to name a few: haircuts, waitresses with cuts on fingers, gingivitis, people pricking me with needles, blood coming in contact with cuts on my body (I have a mean...
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...though I've been contracting HIV every day or so from bizarre conditions. Just to name a few: haircuts, waitresses with cuts on fingers, people pricking me with needles, blood coming in contact with cuts on my body (I have a mean cat), or fluids...
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...blood pressure and pulse and also hemoglobin hematocrit test. That hemoglobin hematocrit test is getting a neddle prick on your finger so they can get a drop of blood to test for hemoglobin hematocrit. You have to pass these tests do be able to...
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...haven't had any other risky sexual encounters in six months, is this all coincidence and bad timing? I have gone to the doctor 3 times now, did blood tests (other than stds since HIV wouldnt come up at the time anyway.) I have gone over the...
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...but now I have to do the blood thing again. Has this happend to anyone else? Of course I will do it again but hopefully this time it will be enough I mean do they need me to open a vein or what. Thanks for listening. Lynn
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